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Open Access Graduate Research Paper

Keywords

Literature -- Study and teaching (Early childhood); Children -- Books and reading;

Abstract

Many children enter upper elementary unprepared to effectively read and write nonfiction. Some researchers suggest that children's lack of developmentally appropriate experiences with nonfiction during the early childhood years is in part to blame for this later school difficulty. The purpose of this literature review is to investigate the appropriateness of nonfiction for young children, as well as potential benefits and drawbacks of its inclusion in early childhood classrooms. This review of research is followed by the review of the implications current research has had on practice. In addition, suggested ways to increase early exposure to nonfiction are examined.

Year of Submission

2012

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education

Department

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Department

Division of Early Childhood Education

First Advisor

Jill M. Uhlenberg

Second Advisor

Salli Forbes

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Date Original

2012

Object Description

1 PDF file (93 leaves)

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

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